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MJ05 YZW

2005 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2018
Tests17 (8 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate47.1%

Mileage

138,056 mi
Last recorded138,056 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Fiat Ducato41,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ05 YZW
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2017 138,056 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion chassis leg in none prescibed area (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front slightly discoloured

steering column lower u/j dust cover split

Fail 7 Jan 2017 138,034 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported Centre to rear rubber mounts deteriorated x3 (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported Due to corroded mounting bracket (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner arch at the side of the rear section close to the wing (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner arch at the top rear section (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner arch by chassis leg and large blanking plug (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner arch front outer chassis leg (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner arch running along outer chassis leg to the right of large blanking plug (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Entire rear lower back panel (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Chassis leg on brake hose mount and sub-frame mount (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

General underbody and chassis corrosion

Steering column universal joint gaiter nearest steering rack is deteriorated

Fail 9 Dec 2016 138,017 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring linkage pin slightly loose in its bracket (2.4.B.3a)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring linkage pin slightly loose in its bracket (2.4.B.3a)

rear panel under bumper holed

Pass 9 Oct 2015 129,599 miles

Nearside Rear light cluster damaged but not showing white light and no sharp edges

Rear Body has slight corrosion cross member but not effecting strength of suspension mountings (6.1.B.2)

general under body corrosion

Fail 8 Oct 2015 129,598 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear light cluster damaged but not showing white light and no sharp edges

Rear Body has slight corrosion cross member but not effecting strength of suspension mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fail 18 Oct 2014 123,606 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2014 123,606 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 23 May 2013 117,676 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

front anti roll bar link bushes slightly deteriorated

Fail 22 May 2013 117,674 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

front anti roll bar link bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 19 Jun 2012 113,705 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

wipers starting to smear

Fail 18 Jun 2012

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

wipers starting to smear

Pass 13 May 2011 111,119 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 111,108 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 May 2010 102,067 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 102,067 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 81,697 miles

n/s/front tyre becoming worn

oil leak from engine crankshaft oil seal

nails in n/s/rear tyre and underinflated

Fail 4 Jun 2008 81,697 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

n/s/front tyre becoming worn

oil leak from engine crankshaft oil seal

nails in n/s/rear tyre and underinflated

How Reliable is the Fiat Ducato?

Based on 1,962,737 MOT tests across 142,446 vehicles.

75.0%
Pass Rate
2,630
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
142,446
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 34,174
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 30,287
Brake pipe excessively corroded 30,216
Registration plate lamp not working 27,458
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 22,732
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MJ05 YZW is a 2005 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.1%.

Across all 2005 Fiat Ducato models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 41,565 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Fiat Ducato fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 34,174 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MJ05 YZW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Ducato typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 21 years old, this Fiat Ducato is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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MJ05 YZW is a 2005 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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